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Which iPhone apps do you like?

So, I finally joined the 21st century and got an iPhone. Until now, I had been rocking an old-school flip phone, which most people assumed was a toy for Toby. But then I lost the battery, and when I tried to replace it, Verizon told me they didn't make it anymore. I was like, OK, I get it.

Now I'm excited to have a shiny new iPhone. My only question is: What apps are awesome? I know nothing about iPhone apps--except Hipstamatic--so I'd love to hear your recommendations! Which apps do you use? I'm clueless!

Hahaha I feel you on the phone replacement. Before my iPhone, I was carrying around a little blue Nokia that didn't even flip open. The only reason I got rid of it was because, after running it over with my car, and then five months later dropping it down a hill, it finally gave out on me.

I don't have a ton of Apps, but my new favorite is Instagram, all the way. I hooked it up with a tumblr account, and can post pictures directly to it. It's free, and totally fun.

My other most-used app is Scramble, a boggle-like game that gets me through my morning bus rides. My high score is 170 points at the moment...I don't think I'll ever beat it.

Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, any news apps you may like/want, Starbucks, Fandango, Pandora, RunKeeper (if you like to run for your workouts), Urbanspoon, your bank (if they have an app), and Nook. :)

My recent favorite has to be Flipbook it takes your whole media/online blog/news/facebook world and turns it into a magazine like layout. Its beautiful and so fun to use. Love it, think you would too. Happy New Iphone!!

Reeder is great for all the RSS feeds that i subscribe to- i like reading blogs while i wait for the bus, subway, etc.

TED is also good if you are a fan of TED talks for inspiration, This American Life, and of course there are useful apps like iHandy Tip Calculator (for eating out) and dont forget to activate iCloud/install Find iPhone in case you (gasp) ever lose your phone.

I suggest keeping the following kinds of apps on your iPhone at all times:

1) Something to read. There's iBooks, Kindle and Kobo. Get some free books (and because of the little one, some kids books) to keep your brain busy when needed.

2) Something to play. App shopper is a great resource for a lot of free games. I'm a word game lover myself, so I have Whirly Word up and running quite a bit.

3) Photo app. I know everyone's all about the Instagram, but I'm not keen on sharing everything that I have. I use Disposable and Vintage Cam (both free). Disposable is made by the kids at Hipstamatic and works like an analog camera in that you can't see the pictures until the roll is finished. :)

App Shopper is pretty awesome. I pride myself on not purchasing apps unless I really feel like I 'need' it.

looks like we're in the same boat. i just got mine last week! so far my favorites have to be flipboard for news, blogs, current events, etc. orchestra as my to-do list. and grocery iq to organize all things shopping. i didn't think i'd like the iphone (being such a techno-phobe). but its actually a lot more fun than expected, and so pretty to look at! enjoy!!

Yay for the iPhone! Siri is fun! I love Trippy, foodgawker, pinterest, USPS (because I can never find a mailbox), gmail, flashlight (so handy) and Kayak! I use Instagram, Facebook and Google the most. Can't wait to see your posts on Instagram. xo.

For social media, Flipboard is amazing. It aggregates all of your media streams (Facebook, Twitter, etc), as well as any blogs or websites you love. It's my can't live without app.

For gaming, Drop7 and Words With Friends (also, Hanging with Friends) are the most addictive, and they actually do require a bit of logic (so you don't feel like your brain is dead after you're done).

For daily deals, definitely download the Scoutmob, Living Social, and Gilt apps. They're even more user-friendly than their website counterparts.

For entertainment, I have to agree with everyone else about downloading Instagram. You'll have a blast documenting Toby with amazing filters and effects.

For staying connected, Skype and Tango are awesome video calling services that don't require Wi-Fi, like Facetime does. WhatsApp is also a great alternative to texting (and it doesn't eat into your text message limit).

Last but not least, if you have another Apple device (iPod Touch, iPad, or Mac laptop), absolutely download Find My iPhone. It uses GPS to locate your phone through another iOS device. If your phone is lost or stolen, just hop on your other Apple device and you can pull up a map of exactly where your phone is, or, if necessary, wipe the memory remotely.

Reeder for rss feeds, Springpad for organization, to dos, shopping lists, and recipe storage (it's amazing), Words With Friends for entertainment, and Instagram, Hipstamatic, Photo Collage (and any number of others) for photos. There are thousands of apps but I find I prefer to use Reeder and Safari instead of content provider-specific apps (like CNN.com, etc). If there's one area you should go nuts with, it's photo apps!

I really like Wunderlist -- I keep all of my grocery store & errands places on there. My husband has it on his phone too so we can both update the same account. And whichever one of us is out and about can get what we need. It's really helped a lot.

I like having all my banking apps there so in case I need to make a payment or check on something while I'm traveling, it's easy.

I love having the Amazon app there so when I'm out with friends and hear of a good book, I can add it to my Wish List right then and there.

And try Shake It Photo. It makes a polaroid -- with the sound & the time to develop -- of whatever photo you take. I sorta like it more than Instagram

Congrats on the iPhone! It will change your life.Check out AccuRadio, a great Internet radio app (but keep it on WiFi when listening, or it will eat up your data). Cartolina is great for sending sweet little notes. 8mm is one of my faves for taking video. TurboScan has been a huge lifesaver for me, as well as the Flashlight app. For the kiddos, Infant Arcade's Peekaboo app is great, as well as Talking Carl, Flash Cards and Crazy Piano. Enjoy :)

Definitely get Flipboard, it is amazing for viewing you google reader, twitter, instagram etc. in one space and it's beautifully designed to boot!

If you use Mint for finances, they also have a lovely app.

Alarm clock lets you wake up to a playlist of music, AND it lets you pick how many minutes your snooze is, how quickly you want the music to gently fade in...I'm sure Toby is your alarm clock, but it's still cool :)

Speaking of music, definitely get Shazam, all those times a song is playing in a store and you want to know it? You'll know it in 30 seconds, also lets you buy it right there on itunes!

"lose it!" for tracking calories and exercise"MobileRSS" for blog reading on the go"Pinterest" and "Facebook" for long drives and waiting rooms."LivingSocial" and "Groupon" for finding deals on the go"Pic Stich" and "Instagram" for photo editing on the go."Pandora" for music"iMapMyRun"...for mapping runs, walks, hikes and bike rides."Yelp" for reviews on the goHope this helps some :)

I too just got an iPhone. Although I also use iMac and iPad.... I do find it intimidating to have a device that is smarter than me! I learn something new on it everyday!I look forward to seeing peoples suggestions for iPhone apps.

I also like Nike Training - great workouts and they have videos on how to do the exercises.

pwSafe for all those passwords you have to remember. This keeps them safe and at hand when needed.

Apps to make life simpler: skype, kindle, barnes&noble, bluefire (for borrowing books from libraries since it supports adobe's epub format), snapseed/pixlromantic/camera+/diptic/Pic collage for editing pics. Just to name a few :)

my most favorite app is starmap 3D. its the most amazing thing - you go outside, find a constellation you wish you knew the name of, and hold up your phone - BAM! it tells you! it works in other countries and its beautifully designed.

the other app i love is gympact, because i am awful at going to the gym. you tell gympact that if you miss a day at the gym that you give it permission to take $5 out of your checking account. if you meet your goal and go to the gym like a good adult, then all the money gympact reaps from all the slackers gets divided up among the good gym-goers. yay! money for being good!

You are going to LOVE your iPhone! I resisted for so long and when I finally caved I couldn't believe I held out. Your life will get so much easier with this little device!

Instagram for sure, Yelp, Shazam, shop shop, Epicurious, This American Life (for streaming episodes anytime), Red Stamp creates easy, stylish cards you can send right from your phone with photos from your photo album on your phone...so does Sincerely Ink, 8mm allows you to capture videos on your phone that have the texture of 8mm film, if you bank with Chase their app is so easy to use and you can deposit checks right from your phone by taking picture of the check! Crazy, right?

Alright, there were too many comments for me to read through to ensure I didn't duplicate... I love my- Pinterest- Evernote- Period Diary (tracks your flow and fertility patterns :P)- What The Font (you take a pic of a font and it helps you find which font it is!)-SnapTell (same as above, but for books)and for fun:- Valet Hero- TapTapRevenge- ChromixaHave fun!!

I am a dinosaur so I can't help you out. We are simply not in need of the constant companion of a phone in our pockets at our house. As for making a grocery list and needing an app for it? I use a pen and pencil and spend the money I would have spent for a phone on my groceries instead. People's priorities seem a bit mixed up these days.

Not gonna lie - between the post title and the first picture, I really thought you were going to say there's a Sound of Music app. That probably would have made my life.

Instagram, facebook and facebook messenger, Pinterest (I have been addicted since I downloaded it!), vtok (allows you to gchat from your phone), netflix, Kindle, picfx (so much fun!), flickr, twitter, Pandora (MUST MUST MUST!, Jetsetter and NYTimes. OH! And Tetris - it even has the old school music!

Relax M. Relaxing melodies to calm and sooth yourself or Toby! Great for daytime naps for a little one.

Car Loc Free - records your car or bike's location via GPS. When you get done milling around town you just open the app and select the date stamp and then where's my car. It will pull up Maps with a pin on it. :)

Affirmations! a daily affirmation app. A great way to start your day.

BofA. My banking app (or whichever bank you are a client with). A on the go girl's must have.

For little ones I rate anything by duck duck moose, tickle tap or in the peekaboo barn series. Faces I make is good, and so are the ladybird peekaboo ones (UK). There are loads of other ones but the above will always buy me 20 mins when needed - lifesaver if stuck waiting for Dr or train etc!

I agree with many of the biggies especially Pinterest (love that site!) but in addition, I love CBC radio app for all the talk shows (you'd get a canadian edition)-use it in wifi land, Ticket to Ride game edition and I keep the Songify app on there for the nephews to create songs of them just talking when we're waiting for events.

I also love my Weight Watchers app/eTools to track all my food, groceries and daily points but seeing as you don't have to worry about that stuff, it might be more helpful to others on the program! It's helping me maintain all that weight loss now!

I recently got an iPhone too! I love Instagram (to echo everyone above) and I also love Spotify. You pay a monthly subscription fee of $9.99 and you have access to unlimited music...you can stream whole albums!

Photos: Instagram is the app I keep coming back to - although I like AutoStitch for panoramas and PicFrame for montages. Postcard-on-the go is fun for turning pictures from your phone into old-school mail. You upload the pic and the message, they mail a post-card version to the recipient.

Food: Epicurious is great for menu-planning and grocery list making on the go

Fun: Band of the Day is a fantastic way to discover new music and I'm movie trivia obsessed so iMDb is a must.

Like most said, Instagram is ah-mazing! I also like craftgawker, Pinterest, BlogPress, Skype, Words with Friends, Redbox, ShopSavvy (scan the barcode & the app will search for the same product & let you know where it's available & if it's cheaper somewhere else!), justWink (send cards via email!), Frametastic, Wikipedia, Translate & White pages.Congrats on the new iPhone! You won't know how you ever managed without it ;-)-tfabrevelationsofanunconventionalchick.blogspot.com

I too was stuck in a time warp with my old cell...I had an LG Shine flip phone for over 4 years. I finally upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy SII in December and I can no longer remember why I resisted. The pictures you posted made me laugh because I am sure that is what I looked like to my friends, whose incessant teasing was definitely a motivating factor in the upgrade. (FYI apps for an android are just as cool as an iPhone.)

I don't know if anyone mentioned this one yet, but get Shopkick!! You can get points (kicks) for walking into stores, scanning items, etc., and you can redeem the kicks for gift cards to various stores. Be warned, though - it's addictive! My husband is constantly making fun of me for how compulsively I check it. ;-)

Just a note. You can mark your photos as private on Instragram if you are not comfortable sharing all your photos with everyone. I switched from a blackberry back in October. I was worried that I was going to miss the keyboard but I haven't looked back. It is such an amazing tool. I still have a blackberry for work though as I find the keyboard essential for tapping out quick emails for the office. Enjoy but be careful, the iPhone is addictive.

I absolutely love YELP - for when you are in a new town or a new part of your own town to find the closest coffee shop or sandwich shop or drugstore. It's better than googe! And also I love Pinterest and eOnline. :)

FlipBoard is excellent for keeping track of blogs, RSS feeds, news outlets, magazines and more. I'd been searching a long time for something like it.. the aesthetic is better than any of the other apps I've found, and it was voted most popular for 2011!

i'll echo instagram - it's amazing and free, and it usually runs very well with minimal glitches (and their team is ON IT if someone's up with the app). i also came across stickygram on pinterest - they turn your instagrams into magnets. looks fun! other photo apps i use are picframe and tiny planets.

i also use soundhound (instead of shazam) for identifying music...you can even hum a tune and it will try to figure out what it is!

My personal favorite app that I cannot live without is CardStar. If I could only have one app, it would be this one!

You scan all your gift cards, membership cards to stores, etc. It clears up a lot of wallet space and lighter key set for me. I hate carrying a huge fat wallet or a huge chunk of key set full of little tiny cards especially if I'm only popping out around the corner for a croissant and coffee.

So whenever you go to a store or buy something, all you do is pull up the app, and show it at the check out, and they scan the code right off your phone! It's really fantastic!

Instagram, Pinterest, Sunrise & Set Lite and I Heart Radio are all apps I can't live without. Minted is extremely well designed. Al Jazeera has free streaming news. Flags Fun and Word Warp are for my nerdy side and keep my brain sharp.

As a fellow photo-lover/taker, I just purchased this app called IncrediBooth for only $.99 - it simulates a photobooth which I LOVE! You and Alex will have a blast with it, and when Toby is old enough to make more funny faces intentionally, he'll love it too! I also can't live without:- Instagram- Twitter- ESPN- Netflix- This American Life- KCRW- Starbucks (you can use it as a payment method - what?!)- Scrabble

hahaha~ I still have a flip phone! BUT, just ordered my new smartphone last night... literally. Phew~ I wasn't the only one! I think my phone was aging me - and now I'll look totally clueless trying to figure out the new phone.

I too am rocking the flip phone. I kind of like being old school, but I do wish for those cool retro photos that the iphone does so well. And then again, I didn't pierce my ears until I was 30 ( i thought it was cool to be different, but now i just think i was silly) , so i might be hanging on to the flip for a while. I just don't want to be addicted to my phone, and there's no chance with the flip!

if you have more babies, i recommend a baby log app...it makes keeping track of feeding and sleeping super easy. the one i have lets you email the data in a spreadsheet for printing or keeping as a memento. i also like words with friends, nytimes, fandango, shazam, sudoku, and there's an app that let's you access realtime video from NY intersections to monitor traffic (can't remember the app's name though). I also have an app that's called cruelty-free and it lets you browse products that do not test on animals...very handy to have while in the makeup aisle at target!

I just got an iPhone too! I don't have many faves yet, but instagram like everyone is saying is one, as is camera+. I'm already addicted to playing plants vs zombies too, hah. Hoping there is an iPhone case post soon! I need one and would love to see your choices.

For when Toby gets a bit older, (e.g. on a plane trip) there are great apps for toddlers -Common Sense Media is a great resource for understanding media (tv, movies, books and now APPS!) and what is appropriate for different ages.

Here is a link for educational, sweet & fun toddler apps they recommend:http://www.commonsensemedia.org/mobile-app-lists

Ha! I also had to switch phones because I left my charger in my locked work building one weekend and Verizon told me it was no longer being made...still didn't make the leap to iPhone, though. I do have an iPad - would recommend Angry Birds (of course), Words With Friends, Temple Run, Netflix if you have an account. Oh, and Cat Piano, if you're feeling silly. :-)

Highly recommended: Pocket First Aid & CPR (American Heart Association)--Great app for video/instructions including what to do in case of an adult/child/infant emergency. Also what I love is that you can store your medical insurance/doctor/allergy information for quick access, and add emergency contact information onto your wallpaper so strangers can still contact your loved ones even if you have a passcode on your phone!

Also Skype, iTransNYC (NY Subway map/GPS equiv), Yelp, SoundHound (for when you hear a song you love but want to ID it--just hold it up to the music!), Nike Training, and Talkbox (Instead of calling your friends & leaving a voicemail, you can just Talkbox them & leave them short messages w/o calling, which they can listen whenever they have the time. Convenient (& free!) for both parties. You can also send texts/pictures too!)

I love the Pinterest app, though it can be a bit buggy at time. Evernote is amazing, spectacular, wonderful AND useful. No, really. All those things. Also, Yelp, for finding local spots. Since you're in NYC, Hopstop is awesome. I'm also a big fan of the Southwest app, because I get Ding! fares to my phone, and Goodreads to keep track of books, reading, wishlists -- you can even scan books by barcode. Have fun!

Photosynth has been blowing my mind - it's a simple app that let's you take panoramics by lining up the images as you take them - and you only have to push the button once! Then you can view the finished image like you would a 360-degree view. It's awesome for interiors and the tops of mountains.

The Urban Daddy mobile app is fun for big cities. In NYC you can choose your time of day, neighborhood, what you want and who your with. By selecting from the various options, you can choose something like, "I'm in the West Village with my friends and we want drinks outdoors." Or something whackier like, "I'm in Chelsea with my date and we want somewhere to make out." haha Helps you find new places to try!

IMDB is my most favorite app. I love watching movie previews...guilty pleasure...and when ever you are trying to figure out who that person is in whatever movie you are watching, IMDB has the answer!! Happy app hunting :)

Haha, Zach Morris. Not sure if these were mentioned, but I am obsessed with Hopstop for subway directions, Yelp for checking out recommedations before I go to a new place, and a Kindle for Iphone app because I'm too hesitant to take the leap of getting an actual Kindle!

- anything by duck duck moo (for my 18 month old)- whatsapp (great for texting people in different countries)- instragram/hipstamatic- camera +- gmaps (free, but use it all the time, gives bus estimations in London!!!)

Sleep Cycle! When I heard about it at first I didn't believe it would work but it does!

It monitors your sleep cycle and wakes you up softly when you are in the lightest possible sleep state. You'll wake up totally rested! I've tried it for a week now and I'm very happy with it. It's also fun to see the statistics on how you sleep at night - or you could try it on Toby. Find out about his sleep cycle!

I too have recently joined this century with an iphone and have found "Bean Hunter" too good to resist! It allows you to locate the best coffee, as voted by review, in any suburb or close to your location at that moment!

I think I wrote this post! I just upgraded from my old flip phone last week. This post is perfect for me right now. Glad to know I am not the only one :) I am loving the iPhone so far! I haven't downloaded many apps yet... Angry birds - that my 4 year old opened and played without me ever showing him!?!And the phone locator in case it is ever lost of stolen!

urbanspoon! its revolutionized how my husband and i eat out- we always used to waste so much time saying "i don't know, where do you feel like eating???" and stopping at bad restaurants when we were in an unfamiliar town. no more with this app!

WhatsApp has to be number one since I can connect with all of my friends overseas and then when I'm overseas I can connect with friends and family at home. Words with Friends I'm addicted to and of course if you're forgetful like me FindiPhone, cause that way you can always track down your phone and recover it if its ever lost or stolen. Congrats on your new iPhone!

Omg - i'm not the only one! My friends mock my flip phone. I'm in my early thirties and apparently should have a smartphone but I heart my flip too much. It looks a little like the original iPod if you screw up your eyes a bit!

Yes, you will love it, as soon as you get over that 2-4 day learning curve. (i wanted to take mine back at 1st, shh!) Now I love it! A favorite app is "Flow" its powered by amazon, and it scans a barcode, or just an actual object, telling you the going price on Amazon. Works best with media like books, movies and music, but also works with items. Amazing!

Best photo apps:Camera+. - the way apple's own camera should have beenLink: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app//id329670577?mt=8Snapseed - great camera app wth endless ability to use and make your own filtersLink: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snapseed/id439438619?mt=8

Best filehandling Dropbox - get 2GB in the cloud that you can access on your pc, mac and smartphone to share files between your gadgets or with your friends (who doesn't need an account). Sign up for free here:https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTU5OTMwMzkAnd get the app here:http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dropbox/id327630330?mt=8

Best for Toby:Some great Swedish childrens games from TocaBoca. My youngest son loves them all!Toca Storehttp://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toca-store/id442705759?mt=8Toca Storehttp://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toca-kitchen/id476553281?mt=8Toca Robothttp://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toca-robot-lab/id434826169?mt=8Toca Doctorhttp://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toca-doctor/id424209938?mt=8

and a killer funny app for Toby is also "Talking Carl" - the hours my sons have spent on this is countless. Lots of laughter when Carl in a funny voice copies everything one says. :) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-carl-santa-claus-edition/id417373312?mt=8

it's like scrabble kind of? if you have to ride some sort of bus or train it is awesome. or instead of doing the crossword before bed. it kind of makes you addicted to it though. it is the only game i have played since i was a little kid, when my sisters and i got an old school nintendo and played super mario brothers. i usually kind of hate computer/phone games, but this one is fun and i think it's good for your brain to be thinking about words and letters!